Published: Feb. 12, 2010
Words: 13,866 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452306001

Description

Become revision-savvy and talk about fiction like a pro. Written by an experienced editor and writing teacher, this dictionary-style reference book decodes and demonstrates the editorial jargon used in writing workshops and manuscript critiques. In the tradition of Strunk & White's revered "The Elements of Style," this concise, indispensable reference volume will fortify your self-editing skills.

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writing, writing skills, writing style, fiction writing elements, editing, fiction craft, writing better, fiction writing

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Review by: Erin Lopez on April 01, 2010 :
"The writing world has waited for a crisp, clear guide for novelists equal to The Elements of Style. This is that book. Every fiction writer and every editor should own, read, and reread Sarah Cypher’s concise masterpiece." —Elizabeth Lyon, author of "Manuscript Makeover"

"The Editor's Lexicon is not only an essential tool for new writers, it's an invaluable immersion into the realm of storytelling. It transcends its surface function as a dictionary of literary terminology to create a contextual world of meaning for writers, one that reminds us of how many variables are involved and how essential the various storytelling elements become. Too many writers develop their stories outside of this awareness, they write organically and instinctively, and at their peril. This valuable book introduces the writer to the requisite building blocks of successful storytelling in a way that makes them immediately useful." --Larry Brooks, author of critically-acclaimed thrillers and "The Three Dimensions of Character"
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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